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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM |
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City Manager’s Office |
Commission Meeting Date: 10/18/2016 |
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Staff Contact: |
Danielle Buschkoetter, Management Intern |
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Recommendations/Options/Action Requested: |
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Authorize the City Manager to enter in to an agreement with The Novak Consulting Group to assist with the development of a strategic plan. |
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Executive Summary: |
The City Manager and City Commission have identified the development of a strategic plan as a key priority. A strategic plan is a document that outlines a systematic process for moving toward a vision in a manner that involves development and prioritization of strategic goals and measurable goals and objectives.
The strategic planning process will include the following: • Identify/reaffirm shared vision, mission and core values • Perform environmental scan • Perform assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) • Develop and prioritize strategic goals • Establish measurable goals and objectives
The process of creating the strategic plan is anticipated to conclude in March 2017, prior to the 2018 budget process. Staff recommends the strategic plan be revisited and revised, if necessary, in November 2017 after the next City Commission election and once every two years thereafter.
In September 2016 staff sent out a request for qualifications to request consulting services to help aid with the development of the strategic plan. The City received nine (9) proposals in response to the request for qualifications. City staff reviewed the proposals and set up interviews with three (3) finalist firms. A committee consisting of staff, Commissioner Boley and Commissioner Larsen interviewed the finalists and recommends contracting with Novak Consulting to assist in the development of the strategic plan.
Staff is recommending that an initial meeting be scheduled with Novak Consulting, the City Commission and staff to determine the full scope of the project. This will help determine the number of meetings and how public and employee input will be used throughout the strategic planning process. |
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Strategic Goal Area: |
Strategic Planning |
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Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source): |
There will be a budgetary impact with the strategic planning consultant. The amount of this will depend upon the scope of work requested by the City. |
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